abstract |
A method of producing a beta-glucan; use of a non-pathogenic saprophytic filamentous fungus or composition comprising it for providing a beta-glucan and thereby improving food structure, texture, stability or a combination thereof; use of a non-pathogenic saprophytic filamentous fungus for providing a beta-glucan and thereby providing nutrition; and use of a fungus or composition comprising it in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional composition for the prevention or treatment of an immune disorder, tumour or microbial infection. |